A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7529737 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 66902178 epoch_slot_no: 201378 block_no: 7529560 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 36861 time: 2022-07-22 05:41:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3553a4da6f5cce0d2779b8cc6117a0c31e4c20093647dc21d5a1e30c1cf93364Block Operator
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